Serene Setting on the Platte River

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Honor, MI

Platte Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Crystal Lake Golf Club
‪7 min drive‬
Betsie Valley Trail
‪8 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Spacious four bedroom/three full bath home sits nestled in the woods on the Platte River in the Sleeping Bear Dunes Region of Michigan. The property features two master suites, one up and one down. The house is furnished and includes a fully stocked kitchen and linens and bedding are provided for your convenience. There is a large loft for families to gather and watch movies or play games while enjoying the view of the scenic Platte River. Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck equipped with grill and an outdoor dining table. Sit and relax on one of the two docks or drop a line and fish for a bit. A fire pit is available for an evening fire.

The property is located close to the beaches of Lake Michigan. The many outdoor activities available include, kayaking, dune climbing, golf, hiking, biking, miniature golf, skiing, snowmobiling and more. Explore the many lakes in the area, including Platte Lake, Little Platte Lake, Big Glen Lake, Little Glen Lake, Otter Lake and many more. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is minutes away and is open year round. The quaint towns of Honor, Empire and Glen Arbor are just a few nearby places to dine and shop.

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Honor

Honor is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain.

Honor, MI

What's nearby

Platte Lake - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Champion Hill Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Betsie Valley Trail - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬19 min walk
‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬9 min drive
‪Cherry Hut - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Setting on the Platte River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Setting on the Platte River located?

Situated in Honor, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Platte Lake and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Love this place and look forward to next year's visit.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Platte River Relaxation

This is a great place. Right on the river and close to so many fun towns and restaurants. Had a wonderful time

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always amazing

This was our 5th year staying here and it is our absolute favorite. We love the room, the location and it always has everything we need. Libby is a great host and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

15 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First family trip

The house is beautiful and platte lake is very peaceful. Great get away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

20 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Family Reunion

We enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie E.

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The backyard with the river view is beautiful and peaceful! The house had plenty of room and beds for our group of 3 families. Loved that there were 10 kayaks to use. Kitchen was fully stocked. Perfect location to enjoy esch beach, the dunes, and empire bluffs hike. We loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

29 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Platte River

We loved the setting and utilized the outdoor activities to the fullest—-kayaking, campfire, meals on the deck. It was a wonderful week. We’ll be back next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SECOND TIME HERE!! <3

We loved it so much this was our second year in a row. This house is perfect for our combined 4 family vacation and are already looking into next year. The location is perfect for keeping busy in town or venturing out to dunes, bluffs and beaches. The house is perfect for cozy campfire relaxing or canoeing up the river located directly in the backyard.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

great place

had a great time

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice ski vacation.

Very nice house, the kids enjoyed it a lot.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elvaid R.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing trip

I’m going to book this cabin again next year. Great place and perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

31 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacay!

Libby’s property was everything we wanted! It was close to the beaches, drive-in movies & the kayaks were an added bonus! We would definitely recommend this place to stay & hopefully return in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

13 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples golf/shopping weekend.

Great location on the Platt River with convenience to golf and shopping.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and beautiful

Second time in the area and we had a great time in this very nice setting. The access to the river immediately behind the property was wonderful. Highly recommend this as a place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the dunes with River bonus!

Great location! We enjoyed our time exploring the dunes and fishing on the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

28 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to various activities and love the kayaks.

Clean and well supplied.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Great location — Plenty of things to do! The river is beautiful, and having access to kayaks is a bonus.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Can't recommend this property enough. The location next to the river is serene and there is plenty of things to do within 30 minutes of the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This was our 3rd summer staying here. It's a perfect place for a large family. Being on the river is great for the kids! We'll most likely be back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

23 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Our 2nd consecutive year! We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honor Vacation July 2024

The house is large, comfortable and well stocked. It was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 3 children eight and under. The setting is serene and beautiful. A couple of evenings when we weren't watching the sunset on a beach, the kids played in the river (with close adult supervision). Libby was a great host. We liked the house so much we've already booked for 2025.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

5 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our Stay!

Great time, nice & peaceful on the river. Very clean, great spaces for all kinds of family fun - both indoors & outside. Beautiful deck, big kitchen, & lots of sleeping room. Great location close to the sand dunes. Owners were very responsive to our questions.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We loved this place! The house and property are beautiful. The docks were perfect for hanging out by the river in the morning. There were plenty of kayaks, and beach equipment for the adults and kids, and the location can't be beat! We can't wait to come back up next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never a bad stay

We stayed at Riverbend Retreat for our 4th year this year and we have been very very satisfied every year. The property is gorgeous, Libby is so attentive and kind and we highly recommend staying here. Love it!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jama C.

13 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This house is the perfect getaway. We loved both the inside and outside spaces of the house. Both were very well maintained. We spent every night out by the fire. It was the perfect spot for a nice relaxing vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Loft

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Master Bath 1

Master Bath 2

Spaces

About this property